Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 52, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 51
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs defeated South Carolina Upstate Spartans 52–51 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Women's play, a 1-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:15 swung win probability 91% → 53%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Carolina Upstate Spartans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | 12 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 52 |
| South Carolina Upstate Spartans | 9 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 51 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:15 swung win probability 91% → 53%.
Why South Carolina Upstate Spartans lost
- Lost Q3 14-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 9:15 (win probability 91% → 53% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-12.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | 9–0 | Q1 0:41 | 75% → 40% |
| South Carolina Upstate Spartans | 10–0 | Q2 2:24 | 56% → 91% |
| Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | 10–0 | Q3 9:15 | 91% → 53% |